India, Oct. 7 -- The district experienced a sudden shift in weather on Monday after unexpected rain showers brought a noticeable drop in temperature and some relief from dust and heat, officials said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for October 7, cautioning residents to expect light to moderate rain, accompanied by cool, breezy conditions and the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, and hail in parts of Haryana.

Gurugram recorded a maximum temperature of 28degC on Monday, nearly 6degC lower than Sunday, marking one of the sharpest dips of the season. The minimum temperature on Sunday was 21degC, while the city logged 2 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, IMD officials said. The air quality ind...